The
Cottage
The New England’s
Premier Location
The Cottage is located in one of Armidale’s historic homes.
This fully restored home dates back to 1866 and maintains it’s original features. From the 1st of March, 2022, the building has been home to The Cottage - Restaurant and Bar. Armidale’s premier dining location.
We cater to a wide variety of guests from interstate to locals. Our mission is to provide a combination of fusion food and local produce, coupled with stellar customer service.
Our menu aims at catering to all diets by providing elegant meals with vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options available. You can view our menu below and contact us to book your table now.
Thank you for your interest in dining at The Cottage, our cozy restaurant and bar. We kindly request that all phone calls for reservations be made prior to 6pm. However, you're welcome to text us at any time to book your table. We look forward to serving you!
Contact us on Facebook from the link above or text/call
0408 322 004
Our Menu
Breads
Freshly baked bread with confit garlic butter, oregano and sea salt flakes
(v, gfo, dfo)
For two: 10 For four: 18
The Cottage house baked crostini topped with caramelized onion and Brie
cheese
(v, gfo)
For two: 12 For four: 20
A selection of house made herb ciabatta, caraway seed and pita breads with a trio of spreads:
confit onion jam, basil pesto and housemade smokey baba ganoush
(v, gfo, dfo)
22
Starters
Please note: All starters cannot be substituted for main size meals, designed for starter size only
Slow cooked beef brisket on a Greek potato salad finished with a red wine glaze
(gf, df)
22
Pan fried hand-scored calamari marinated in chilli (mild) and lime
served with potato bravas and a white wine butter sauce
(gf)
21
Pan fried gnocchi with chicken, bacon, leek and spinach in a creamy alfredo
sauce
22
Ricotta, spinach and pine nut parcels wrapped in zucchini ribbons
and baked in a traditional tomato Napoli sauce
(v, gf, nfo)
18
Tuscan style roasted pork belly bites with house made
passionfruit, tomato and chilli (mild) chutney
(gf, df)
21
Due to availability and demand some products may change without notice
Please inform the service team of any dietary / allergy / special requests
so guest requirements are accommodated
Due to availability and demand some products may change without notice Please inform the service team of any dietary / allergy / special requests so guest requirements are accommodated
Mains
Pan-seared duck breast served with a poached pear coated in almonds with
baby spinach, bacon and cabbage mash finished with a cherry port glaze
(gf, dfo)
42
Char-grilled Tuna fillet topped with seared scallops and salsa verdé served on a
Greek potato salad with steamed green beans and toasted pine nuts
(gf, nfo)
45
Italian eggplant Parmigiana topped with basil pesto, melted cheese and
housemade Napoli sauce set on potato bravas with a Tuscan salad
(v, gf)
38
Barkers Creek 300 gram king rib pork cutlet served with seasonal vegetables,
hand cut roasted sweet potato and finished with a bacon and pear jus
(gf, df)
44
Tuscan style chicken breast and prawns, cooked in a creamy semi dried tomato,
baby spinach and parmesan sauce with smashed potatoes and seasonal greens
(gf)
42
New England chargrilled 250 gram scotch fillet topped with crispy calamari,
Mediterranean garlic and sumac butter set on chat potatoes and broccolini
(gf)
46
Try an accompaniment:
Garlic prawn sauce (gf) 10
Bacon, leek and green peppercorn creamy sauce (gf) 8
House made passionfruit, tomato and chilli (mild) chutney (v, gf) 5
